Thorn Birds costume design_cream and cerise polka dot skirt

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Title:

Thorn Birds costume design_cream and cerise polka dot skirt

NFSA ID

1237064

Year

1983

Summary

Mixed media on board costume sketch by William Travilla. Costume design is for Rachel Ward as a mature Meggie Cleary. The sketch has been misinscribed 'Jean Simmons' in pencil at the top of the board.

CREDITS

Designer

William Travilla

The Thorn Birds

1980s

costumes

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